Leia Chao is an accomplished organic chemist with a wealth of experience in the biotech industry. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from Northeastern University and has an impressive track record of success in her various roles.

Chao's experience includes working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as holding positions as a Medicinal Chemist at Agios Pharmaceuticals and a Process Chemist at Corden Pharma Switzerland LLC. Currently, Chao is a Sr. Chemist at Adesis, Inc., where she employs her skills in Process Optimization, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Docking, Medicinal Chemistry, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to great effect.

Throughout her career, Chao has demonstrated a strong commitment to research and a passion for finding innovative solutions. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, she is well-positioned to make significant contributions to the biotech industry in the years to come.